The meaning of “βρῶμα”
Understanding brōma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
meat, victuals. - food (literally or figuratively), especially (ceremonially) articles allowed or forbidden by the Jewis...
βρῶμα
meat, victuals. - food (literally or figuratively), especially (ceremonially) articles allowed or forbidden by the Jewish law
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 14:15 | “And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals.” Word: βρῶμα (brōma) | |
| Mark 7:19 | “Because it entereth not into his heart, but into the belly, and goeth out into the draught, purging all meats?” Word: βρῶμα (brōma) | |
| Luke 9:13 | “But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people.” Word: βρῶμα (brōma) | |
| John 4:34 | “Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.” Word: βρῶμα (brōma) | |
| Romans 14:20 | “For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.” Word: βρῶμα (brōma) |